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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL DraftKings Optimizer.
| C | Lars Eller |
| C | Steven Stamkos |
| W | Alex Ovechkin |
| W | Vladislav Namestnikov |
| W | Devante Smith-Pelly |
| D | Steven Santini |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Brent Seabrook |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 35.14 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 5.38 | 0.69 |
| Connor McDavid | ANA | $8,000 | 4.22 | 0.53 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,500 | 3.65 | 0.56 |
| Anze Kopitar | VAN | $6,800 | 3.40 | 0.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | DET | $7,800 | 5.38 | 0.69 |
| Tyler Johnson | DET | $3,400 | 2.31 | 0.68 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $4,000 | 2.52 | 0.63 |
| Brayden Point | DET | $5,400 | 3.23 | 0.60 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.62 | 0.72 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 5.12 | 0.62 |
| Patrick Kane | STL | $7,200 | 4.09 | 0.57 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $5,900 | 3.80 | 0.64 |
| Taylor Hall | COL | $7,100 | 3.54 | 0.50 |
| Leon Draisaitl | ANA | $7,300 | 3.43 | 0.47 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,700 | 3.37 | 0.59 |
| Brandon Saad | STL | $6,300 | 3.30 | 0.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,800 | 5.62 | 0.72 |
| Devante Smith-Pelly | DAL | $3,800 | 2.53 | 0.66 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | DET | $5,900 | 3.80 | 0.64 |
| Nikita Kucherov | DET | $8,200 | 5.12 | 0.62 |
| Alex DeBrincat | STL | $3,700 | 2.27 | 0.61 |
| Jesse Puljujarvi | ANA | $3,400 | 2.03 | 0.60 |
| Tomas Hertl | ATL | $4,400 | 2.65 | 0.60 |
| Tanner Pearson | VAN | $4,300 | 2.57 | 0.60 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 4.04 | 0.71 |
| Brent Burns | ATL | $6,800 | 3.88 | 0.57 |
| Victor Hedman | DET | $6,300 | 3.87 | 0.61 |
| Duncan Keith | STL | $4,900 | 2.91 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Santini | COL | $3,000 | 2.33 | 0.78 |
| Brent Seabrook | STL | $3,800 | 2.69 | 0.71 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 4.04 | 0.71 |
| Marc-Edouard Vlasic | ATL | $3,400 | 2.41 | 0.71 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 6.23 | 0.79 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.78 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Quick | VAN | $8,300 | 5.33 | 0.64 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,600 | 5.27 | 0.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,900 | 6.23 | 0.79 |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | DET | $8,100 | 5.78 | 0.71 |
| Martin Jones | ATL | $7,400 | 5.18 | 0.70 |
| Corey Crawford | STL | $7,600 | 5.27 | 0.69 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.